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Distributors Take Issues to Capitol Hill

Tax Reform takes Center Stage at HARDI Congressional Fly-In
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Jen Anesi
June 24, 2013

The goal of the annual event is to educate members of Congress on the issues and legislation most important to HARDI’s many members — and the HVACR industry as a whole.


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Nexstar Members Gain Valuable Training

Contractor Interaction, Accountability Highlight New Program
Matt Bishop
June 24, 2013

Attendees left the Nexstar® Network’s Owner’s Spotlight meeting raving about the training, leadership skills, and management information they picked up at the extravaganza. 


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European Rapporteur Recommends Widespread HFC Refrigerant Ban

Recommendation Would Prohibit HFC Use in HVAC Units
June 24, 2013

A widespread ban of HFCs has been recommended to the European Parliament by the F-Gas Regulation review’s rapporteur, Bas Eickhout, Dutch Green MEP, who has also called for a series of significant amendments to the European Commission’s proposal, published late last year.


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Getting Cooling Efficiency Down Cold

NASA Facility Built to Conduct Tests in Subzero Atmosphere
Richard Parrish
June 24, 2013

Although NASA’s Icing Research Tunnel (IRT) remains the largest and busiest testing facility of its type, it remained largely unchanged over the years. 


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Rookie Owner Faces Challenges Head-On

HVAC Contractor Fulfills Dream of Being Self-Employed
Matt Bishop
June 24, 2013

With more than 30 years in the HVAC industry, he felt his skills weren’t being properly utilized. The time had come for a new challenge.


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Remote Environmental Control and Monitoring

Remote Energy Monitoring Proves Beneficial for Self-Storage Facilities
Jeff Vernon
June 24, 2013

It makes sense that monitoring energy consumption enables more control over the amount spent on energy. Doing this effectively, however, is not as simple as it sounds.


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Service, Maintenance Key to Rooftop Unit Performance

RTU Solutions and Helpful Tips from Contractors, for Contractors
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Jen Anesi
June 17, 2013

The phrase “out of sight, out of mind” may as cliché as the day is long, but when HVAC contractors were asked to share their maintenance tips for rooftop units, the overused expression popped up again and again as they described how most building owners treat their rooftop HVAC equipment.


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Contractors Challenged by Legalization of Marijuana

HVAC Hiring Practices Under Fire as Colorado, Washington Legalize Marijuana
Matt Bishop
June 17, 2013

Colorado and Washington residents voted to legalize the drug last November and HVAC contractors in both states are examining hiring policies, as well as informing their employees of the dangers and risks of employment under the influence. 


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Big-Box Looks to Solar as PV Prices Fall

Solar Energy Helps Offset Cost of Operating HVAC Systems at Large Retail Stores
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Jen Anesi
June 17, 2013

With the price of photovoltaic (PV) panels falling rapidly, utilizing solar energy has suddenly become a cost-effective choice for many large retailers, who are now embracing the technology with open arms.


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Protecting History with VRF Zoning

New History Colorado Center Finds Way to Stay Cool
June 17, 2013

With the constant heat gain from eight vital nerve centers, the museum needed a bulletproof, mission-critical system to keep the temperature in these rooms at the constant 76˚F required by the State Office of Information Technology (OIT). 


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